Intelligence Agency of South Korea, reassured the U.S.
Despite your long-range North Korean missile fired July 4, not able to the key process that would allow nuclear weapons to strike at its target, according to the intelligence service of South Korea on Tuesday.
After a test run last week, North Korean state media said that a ballistic missile equipped with a stable system of re-entry, which allows the warhead to survive the intense process of re-entering the Earth's atmosphere. Ballistic missiles follow an arched trajectory, while cruise missiles mainly moves parallel to the ground.
North Korea said last week it tested its first Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of reaching Alaska. Power in the United States and South Korea confirmed the rocket launch had Intercontinental range, but provided few other details.
Creating ballistic missiles with nuclear weapons that can hit the United States, is a top priority for North Korean leader Kim Jong-UN. Lieutenant General Vincent Stewart said that at the current rate of progress, North Korea will eventually succeed in developing nuclear missiles capable of threatening the United States.